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Thursday, June 2, 2016
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It has been long known that antioxidants have the main role in interfering and regulating the growth of free radicals in the body, and it is precisely these free radicals that lead to many diseases including cancer.Turmeric is considered as the king of spices, and in India people add it in almost all dishes. Except for being added to meals, turmeric is also an irreplaceable ingredient in many natural remedies that really affect health positively. This spice contains more than 300 antioxidants, meaning even when used alone, it is still a great remedy.We give you a juice recipe made from turmeric, and you can use turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root, if desired. This multi-drink can be used as an analgesic, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, and it provides a wide range of health benefits.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp turmeric powderginger, 5cm5 carrots2 lemons1 orange1 cucumber

Preparation:

Peel the citrus fruits, and the ginger and carrots as well. Blend everything together, and serve it on the rocks. For optimal results, drink this juice in the morning, half an hour before your breakfast.

Healing properties:Arthritis

Turmeric juice successfully relieves inflammation caused by arthritis. When diluted, curcumin, one of the antioxidants found in turmeric, becomes active and relieves stiffness and swollen joints.

Depression and dementia

American scientists have proven that turmeric reduces the risk of depression and dementia, and it also relieves the symptoms of these conditions.

Dr. Ajay Goel, the lead researcher, analyzed the properties of turmeric together with his team. They found that turmeric is 2-5 % only less effective than pharmaceutical antidepressants, and what is more important, it does not cause any side-effects.

“Speaking in the aspect of medicine, we have a natural remedy that is just 2 percent less effective than pharmaceutical drugs, and these 2 percent mean absolutely nothing,” said Prof. Goel and added that “turmeric is safe, even when consumed in large amounts.”

Scientists still try to determine in which way turmeric affects depression, but they believe that it blocks the enzymes that increase the risk of depression, and also reduce the level of cytokines, which can affect the body’s response to stress.

Pain

According to some researchers, turmeric is effective in the treatment of pain and inflammation caused by steroid drugs.

Experts at the Natural Institutes of Health believe that turmeric is more effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, because it stops the destruction of joints. Turmeric contains Nf-kB, a protein that activates the defensive mechanisms in the body which help in the fight against pain.

Cancer

It has been long known that antioxidants have the main role in interfering and regulating the growth of free radicals in the body, and it is precisely these free radicals that lead to many diseases including cancer. Turmeric juice provides a great prevention against ovarian, colon, prostate, and breast cancer.Digestive problems

This juice reduces bloating, relieves heartburn and gastritis. Except for the juice, you can add turmeric powder as a spice to almost every meal. Take a teaspoon of turmeric every day.